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Stone celts
Object Number 78-64-40/16667
Display Title Stone celts
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axes, small, green, polished, broken
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Bienne
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 3.4 x 1.3 cm (1 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 16667

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